The Dubliner, has played with a host of top drawer League of Ireland players, also played his part in Derry City's last title success way back in the 1996-97 season.
Keddy goes for a 3-5-2 system, so here's his best 11 players he played with and the reasons why....
. James Keddy
James Keddy during his days at Derry City. | jpimedia
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Dan Connor (Goalkeeper - Drogheda United): Dan was a fantastic size for a keeper, he was a real presences in goals and he was very good in one versus one situations. His distribution was excellent and he was a brilliant professional. | jpimedia
. Owen Heary
Owen Heary (Defender - Shelbourne): Owen just loved defending, he was a good listener, extremely quick and his desire to win was brilliant. | jpimedia
. Jason Gavin
Jason Gavin (Defender - Drogheda United): Jason's reading of the game was excellent, he was always in the right position to sniff out danger. He was deceptively quick, played 50 odd games in Premier League with Middlesbrough. | jpimedia
. Simon Webb
Simon Webb (Defender - Drogheda United): Simon was extremely quick, good in possession and very good at getting forward. He was extremely consistent and excellent professional. | jpimedia
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Dan Connor (Goalkeeper - Drogheda United): Dan was a fantastic size for a keeper, he was a real presences in goals and he was very good in one versus one situations. His distribution was excellent and he was a brilliant professional. | jpimedia
2. Owen Heary
Owen Heary (Defender - Shelbourne): Owen just loved defending, he was a good listener, extremely quick and his desire to win was brilliant. | jpimedia
3. Jason Gavin
Jason Gavin (Defender - Drogheda United): Jason's reading of the game was excellent, he was always in the right position to sniff out danger. He was deceptively quick, played 50 odd games in Premier League with Middlesbrough. | jpimedia
4. Simon Webb
Simon Webb (Defender - Drogheda United): Simon was extremely quick, good in possession and very good at getting forward. He was extremely consistent and excellent professional. | jpimedia